Here are some ideas for keepsake baby clothing and accessories that can be cherished forever.
Baby Jewelry
Charm bracelets are not only adorable on babies, but they’re also an accessory that babies love to look at and watch. Be sure to select hypoallergenic baby jewelry to keep from irritating baby’s sensitive skin. Also check all charms and pieces to ensure that they are securely fastened and won’t end up in the infant’s mouth.
Most jewelry stores carry silver baby jewelry items and baby accessories including earrings, charm bracelets and baby necklaces. Consider a matching mom and baby jewelry set or personalized jewelry as an extra special baby keepsake.
Personalized Baby Gifts
Besides personalized baby jewelry, there are a number of articles of baby clothing and baby accessories that can be personalized and kept as keepsakes. Baby hats, socks and layette can all be personalized with the infant’s name or significant event like the date of birth. Personalized jackets and sweatshirts make great keepsakes as well and can be hand embroidered with anything a person could think of.
Bronze Baby Shoes
Parents and grandparents have bronzed baby shoes and kept them as baby keepsakes for decades. Almost any kind of baby shoe can be bronzed from tennis shoes to dress shoes, and some bronzing companies throw in extra keepsakes like bronze picture frames. Bronze baby shoes are also currently available in different tones and finishes.
Baby Blankets and Quilts
Baby’s first blanket or quilt also makes a memorable baby keepsake. A growing trend is using all of the infant’s first pieces of clothing when they are outgrown into a quilt to keep. Handmade quilts and even personalized baby blankets are items that will always be special.
Fancy Baby Girl Dresses or Baby Boy Tuxedos
Baby boys and baby girls always have at least one fancy dress or tuxedo or suit and usually don’t have much opportunity to wear them more than once. It’s always nice to have a special outfit to go along with the baby pictures and to look back and show the child just how little they once were.
New parents may find themselves wanting to keep all of the baby clothing and infant accessories, but it’s more practical to buy and save a few special things that can be stored easily.
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Christina Majaski - Christina Majaski is a mother, legal assistant and freelance writer. She has written articles, quizzes and stories for print ...
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